1166 — Sea Foam
Grays family
Below: Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam), a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex #899A89 and RGB 137, 154, 137. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Weeks Dye Works shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Weeks Dye Works 1166
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Weeks Dye Works Colors to 1166
Closest Weeks Dye Works threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Weeks Dye Works 1166
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Color Harmonies for Weeks Dye Works 1166
Weeks Dye Works threads that pair well with 1166, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Weeks Dye Works 1166 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Weeks Dye Works 1166
Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is a medium-light, subdued shade in the grays family. The balanced and quiet mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rabbit fur and shading. Expect to see it used in outlines and urban scenes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Weeks Dye Works 1166 look like?
Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is a medium-light shade in the grays family with hex #899A89 and RGB 137, 154, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cobblestone paths and industrial designs.
Which DMC thread matches Weeks Dye Works 1166?
The closest DMC match for Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) is DMC 503 (Blue Green medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 927 (Grey Green light, 69%) and DMC 524 (Fern Green very light, 69%).
What Weeks Dye Works colors are similar to 1166?
The closest Weeks Dye Works threads to 1166 are 1181 Cape Cod (obsolete) (ΔE 3.42), 1191 Dried Sage (ΔE 7.2), and 2181 Cactus (obsolete) (ΔE 7.32). These are useful substitutes when 1166 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Weeks Dye Works 1166?
Reach for Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) when your project calls for cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns, storm cloud accents. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 1166.
Does Weeks Dye Works 1166 (Sea Foam) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, 1166 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.